Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 315 SCR 2008 vs Crownline 340 CR 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 315 SCR 2008 vs Crownline 340 CR 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 850 hp, the Crownline 340 CR 2007 has a 100-hp advantage over the Crownline 315 SCR 2008's 750-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline 340 CR 2007 carries 193 gallons versus 139 gallons in the Crownline 315 SCR 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crownline 340 CR 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Crownline 315 SCR 2008 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 340 CR 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 340 CR 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 36,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 315 SCR 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
MakeCrownline
MakeCrownline
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 5 in. (9.9 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 0 in. (10.9 m)
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet36
Length overall - Meters9.88
Length overall - Meters10.97
Length overall - Inches389
Length overall - Inches432
Weight - DetailStandard Twins: 10,000 - 10,300 lbs. (4,535 - 4,672 kg) Diesel Twins: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.91
Bridge clearance - Meters2.74
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kgnot available
Beam - Inches116
Beam - Inches14
Bridge clearance - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailw/ Hardtop: 108 in. (3.2 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Meters3.56
Length - Meters9.9
Length - Meters10.9
Bridge clearance - Inches75
Bridge clearance - Inches108
Beam116 in. (2.95 m)
Beam140 in. (3.6 m)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88 cm)
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [drive up] inches17
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.not available
Deadrise23℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal139
Fuel tank capacity - Gal193
Fuel tank capacity - Liters526.17
Fuel tank capacity - Liters730.58
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail139 gal. (526 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail193 gal. (730 l)
Engine max750 hp (Twins)
Engine max850 hp
Engine/s standardMTwin 5.0 L MPI Bravo III 520 php
Engine/s standardMTwin 5.0 L MPI Bravo III 520 php
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
Water capacity24
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available